Jae

[Jae @JaeHunter_]

2027 the year fasho.

[Bama Perspective @bamaperspective]

There's been some renewed discussion on whether Kalen DeBoer is on the hot seat now that we've given him a contract extension.

My thoughts:

-A $10 million buyout in January 2027 is far from prohibitive. But if I'm understanding correctly, Bama owes KDB 90% of his remaining salary *I think*, or some percentage, on top of the buyout as well. Either way, you're talking a substantial, Top 5 all-time amount of money for a buyout, I think?

-However, the '27 class could be another really good one. All the commitments haven't landed yet, but it sure seems like we're in a great spot for some big ones.

-More than that, QB Keelon Russell could be a returning starter, Heisman candidate and headed toward being a high pick in the NFL draft in '28. You could return your entire OL, which could be much better in '27 than last year. Could have EJ Crowell, Lotzeir Brooks, Cederain Morgan and others at the skill positions. Underclassmen litter the two-deep on both sides of the football. Lots of your '26 portal class in the defensive front seven can return.

-Assuming that the OL/running game is headed in the right direction (not great/perfect, but trending well) and the special teams is better ... I see us on paper as a Top 3-4 team entering the '27 season.

-Are you really gonna risk blowing all that up if you go 8-4 this year, with a bunch of close losses to Playoff teams with a roster that was really built to peak more in '27 than '26?

-Or are you gonna take the tens of millions it would cost to buy out DeBoer and staff, plus run a new coaching search, and spend more on the portal next offseason, knowing it's your year to go all-in after another natty?

-Let's say you do fire DeBoer. In all likelihood, you're getting someone with an equal, or probably worse, resume at the time of the hire than DeBoer had when we hired him.

DeBoer is already on the hot seat with a segment of the fan base and will face enormous pressure if Bama goes under the betting season win total of 8.5. That's when Greg Byrne would have to earn the big bucks, having to make a Big Boy decision in the face of huge pressure.

Now, if it's clear that DeBoer isn't "the guy," yes, there's a scenario where I could see Bama moving on. But you better be VERY sure of that given the stakes. Blowing up what could be your best roster since Nick Saban's final year, or even further back than that, for an unknown future is very risky.

To me, you need to evaluate how DeBoer problem solves. The offensive line, the running game, special teams, the team's propensity to be injured/tired late in the season, the team's bad habit of blowing some games as a double-digit favorite.

If he's making sensible, decisive moves to identify the issues and solve them, and he's making progress on them, to me, you don't blow up a super exciting '27.

I think the odds he's gone in a year are tiny.

[Patrick Maka @PatrickMaka]

Xbox has an “Xbox Eras” space at #XboxFanfest this year for every generation of console.

Too much nostalgia.

[Atlanta Braves @Braves]

Make it rain, Money Mike 💸

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[SLAM @SLAMonline]

You can't tell the story of the game without him. Happy 51st to one of the coldest to ever do it.

[Boardroom @boardroom]

Allen Iverson turns 51 today.

— No. 1 pick
— Rookie of the Year
— 3× steals leader
— 4× scoring champ
— 11× All-Star
— MVP
— On-court career earnings: $154M
— No. 3 retired: 76ers
— Hall of Fame
— NBA 75th Anniversary Team
— Film: Like Mike
— VP of Reebok Basketball
— Earns $800K annually from lifetime Reebok deal; set to receive a $32M trust when he turns 55

HBD to the original AI.

[Joe Tipton @JoeTipton]

NEWS: 5⭐️ Ryan Hampton has committed to Kentucky, source told @Rivals. 

The 6-6 shooting guard is the No. 6 overall recruit in the 2027 class.

https://t.co/ExBy5Aj4pK

[Troy Baseball ⚔️ @TroyTrojansBSB]

𝙏𝙍𝙊𝙔𝙈𝘼𝙃𝘼 𝙃𝙀𝙍𝙀 𝙒𝙀 𝘾𝙊𝙈𝙀⚔️

[Kai @SznPltts]

we winning all pro this season

[007 First Light @007GameIOI]

The King of Aleph needs MI6 and has personally requested Bond's help.

Bawma, played by Lenny Kravitz, will return in 007 First Light.

Find out what awaits you in Mauritania soon.

https://t.co/t8j5t6ykWC

@LennyKravitz

#EarnTheNumber #007FirstLight #LennyKravitz #SummerGameFest

[Mafia @mafiagame]

Join the infamous Ennio Salieri to settle old scores in MAN OF HONOR, an expansion for Mafia: The Old Country featuring two new story chapters and exclusive Free Ride content.

Coming August 14, 2026 - https://t.co/OBAzcEL2eg

#SummerGameFest

[Jae @JaeHunter_]

@_unklekeith They knew they owed us that with the story being so short.

[Jae @JaeHunter_]

@Rontarious30331 @dirtyplayer863 @Kyceroe @Rosson4Rosson @9Nole4 @tothagrave3 Yeah I need to leave too bro just realized Homie worried bout the wrong thing bro

[Jae @JaeHunter_]

@Rosson4Rosson @dirtyplayer863 @Kyceroe @Rontarious30331 @9Nole4 @tothagrave3 I peeped that Rosson. He worried bout the wrong thing he not focused 🤦🏾‍♂️ Noles by what?????

[Yahoo Sports @YahooSports]

What a college career for NiJaree Canady 💐

🥎 FIRST $1 Million softball player
🥎 Big 12 Pitcher of the Year (2025)
🥎 First Team All-Big 12 (2025)
🥎 Big 12 Tournament Most Outstanding Player (2025)
🥎 D1Softball National Pitcher of the Year (2025)
🥎 2x NFCA National Pitcher of the Year (2024, 2025)
🥎 Pac-12 Pitcher of the Year (2024)
🥎 D1Softball Freshman of the Year (2023)
🥎 3x Women's College World Series All-Tournament Team (2023, 2024, 2025)

[Percy Mack @KingTeeJay]

Friday Night Tykes was a top 5 show all time in my book

[Dråkë @DrakeLondon_]

RISE UP!!! 🙏🏽

[Culture Crave 🍿 @CultureCrave]

New trailer for ‘Silent Hill: Townfall'

Releasing on September 24

[PlayStation @PlayStation]

Ferocious new Marvel's Wolverine gameplay debuts at State of Play.

Get a look at aggressive combat techniques, character reveals, and more: https://t.co/CNvwAc8U4J

[WT - Mase Enthusiast @WildcatsTongue]

Ladies and gentlemen, we have a squad